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as in to relinquish
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress
reluctantly turned the ship over to the first mate while he went below to try to stop the leak
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as in to hand
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
turned the evidence over to the police
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as in to overturn
to turn on one's side or upside down
don't try to tell me the bucket turned over all by itself
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Recent Examples of turnover
Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 29 Dec. 2024
Buffalo's defense came alive in the second half, forcing three turnovers, including a game-changing fumble recovery in the end zone by CB Taron Johnson.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
Andrew Blankstein, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
What will happen if the spouse refuses to turn over a pet.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Dec. 2024
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Noun
In last week’s loss to the Rams, the Jets committed two turnovers, both fumbles.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 29 Dec. 2024
Buffalo's defense came alive in the second half, forcing three turnovers, including a game-changing fumble recovery in the end zone by CB Taron Johnson.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
Verb
The investigation into the threat and Williams was turned over to the FBI because of the police department’s working relationship with Williams, officials said.
—Andrew Blankstein, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
What will happen if the spouse refuses to turn over a pet.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turnover
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All those rotations have made the single a radio smash for the first time, and its ascent helps the singer match one of the most successful musical acts of all time in the country.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Of the four pitchers confirmed in the Mets rotation (Montas, Holmes, Sean Manaea and Kodai Senga), three of them are right-handed pitchers.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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Textor would choose to relinquish his position on the Palace board in the event that Sportsbank’s investment in Eagle is completed.Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Angela later relinquished the creative director title.Clare Fisher, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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When handing it back, the car showed 40.5 mpg on the long-term readout.Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Taking the stage at the Beverly Hilton Hotel to accept the honor, Audiard handed the mic to Gascón, who made history as the first trans actress ever nominated for a Golden Globe.Dave Quinn, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Before the soldiers could enter the chamber, parliament unanimously voted to overturn martial law, leading to its end six hours later.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Jan. 2025
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Not only has electrification overturned the internal combustion tradition of over a century, but software integration has also promised to unify the thousand-odd control systems in a modern car.James Morris, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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Shortly before the calendar flipped from 2024 to 2025, the Baltimore Orioles learned their association with Corbin Burnes was a one-year partnership just like the New York Yankees and their time with Juan Soto.Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Still, the new contract hadn't been executed by the time the calendar flipped to 2025, and PAD Atlanta and the city were trading words again through social media and a press release.Kristal Dixon, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
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Nvidia, the poster child for the AI revolution, has surged 178% in 2024, followed by Dell’s 50% year-to-date gain.Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
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The flat tax went from being a crazy Steve Forbes idea to being the law of the land in 14 states, and eight have no income taxes at all, with two more in the process of phasing them out as the tax cut revolution continues.Dominic Pino, National Review, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent shows have typically encouraged viewers to root for the women at their center: HBO’s House of the Dragon renders its central former friends turned sworn enemies as tragic, not malicious.Emma Stefansky, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2024
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Initially hopeful for a recovery and return to racing, the extent and persistence of his injuries rendered that aspiration unattainable.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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That leaves a hole on the Bombers' infield that had mostly been occupied since 2018.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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The company is preparing to test several subscription products, and has left the door open to testing some ads, too, in a way that would keep users in control.Emily Baker-White, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Turnover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turnover. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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